In addition, these still-very-much-active racehorses died on track grounds from what the industry deceptively calls “non-racing” causes. No matter, morally they are no less casualties of this vile business than the ones above.

When are lawmakers going to admit this so-called sport is as bad as murder. The horses are pushed beyond their endurance and their hearts burst or give out. They are drugged, they fall and this needs to stop.